AWARE The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment is a non-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to preserving the environment and moving toward environmental sustainability. AWARE meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Delta Whistler Village Suites. For more info about AWARE: www.awarewhistler.org

BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS A Big Brother is needed! A nine-year-old boy is looking for a guy to do fun things with like snowboarding and biking. If you have two hours per week for a minimum of seven months and want a rewarding experience call Kim at 604-938-9299.

Career Counselling Looking for help with career direction? Call the Whistler Employment Resource Centre at 604-932-6281 ext. 11 for an appointment.

Canadian home Builders Assn The Sea to Sky Chapter of the CHBA meets every second Wednesday at El Tipos in Creekside from 12-1 p.m. Members and non-members welcome. Contact Bronwen at chbaseatosky@whooshnet.com.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB The Whistler Residents Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at MY Place. Play starts at 10 a.m. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed. For info or partnership arrangements call Shirley at 604-932-5368 or Astrid at 604-938-9274.

ELIZABETH MANSO VISITING VOLUNTEERS A volunteer support group for the incapacitated who do not have the support, help and comfort needed. In case of confinement to home, either terminal or temporary, the group can be called upon for assistance. Call the Whistler Community Services Society at

604-932-0113.

Get bEAR Smart SOCIETy People and Bears Living in Harmony. Learn more about coexisting with bears in your backyard. Call us at 604-905-4209 or at www.bearsmart.com.

LUNA Late-night events for yads (young adults) and the young at heart on Thursdays from Nov. to April & June to Sept. Good times to remember (events are alcohol-free). Check the hotline 604.902.0769 or www.lunawhistler.com for event listings.

MATURE ACTION COMMITTEE (MAC) MACs goal is to create resident housing projects for seniors that respond to their special needs and desire to remain in Whistler, such that long term residents can mature in place. Call 604-932-6167 or

604-905-3955.

PEMBERTON VALLEY TRAILS ASSOCIATION Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pemberton Recreation Centre. Call 604-894-6402.